Subjects

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The Art League offers classes in a variety of subjects for everyone from beginners to advanced artists.

Drawing

Drawing classes and workshops for beginning to advanced students, covering topics like pencil, charcoal, pen, ink and beyond.

Painting

Classes and workshops in a variety of painting media including oil, acrylic, and pastel with first-rate instructors.

Pottery & Ceramics

The ceramics department provides a welcoming and stimulating atmosphere for students to learn the fundamentals of pottery, like vessels and forms, design, glaze, and finishing techniques.

Photography

Digital and film classes covering topics like beginner photography, advanced techniques, darkroom, night photography, and Photoshop.

Watercolor

Specialized topics in watercolor painting, like pen & ink, gouache, sumi-e, paper selection and more.

Children & Teens

Kids ages five and up can explore their creative side and learn new skills in painting, drawing, manga and cartooning, clay animation, ceramics, sculpture and more!

Printmaking

Learn silk screen printing, etching, intaglio, lithography, and monotype techniques from professional artist instructors. Explore this fun, hands-on medium!

Graphic & Book Arts

Unique niche classes and workshops in bookbinding, papermaking, calligraphy, collage and mixed-media art.

Jewelry & Metal

Instruction in a wide variety of techniques and materials for creating art jewelry, like traditional metalworking, soldering, wax model making, enameling, design, and stone setting.

Sculpture

Clay, metal, stone, wood, and wire are just some of the materials used by students and instructors in the sculpture department.

Stained Glass & Mosaic

Learn all about stained glass, beadmaking, glass fusing, mosaic and mixed-media work and so much more.

Fiber & Textile Arts

A wide variety of classes and workshops in the fiber arts, including courses in weaving, spinning, knitting, tapestry, dyeing, felting, surface design, silk painting, shibori, fiber sculpture, rug hooking and hat-making.

Art & Technology

Learn to use new software and technology in areas like digital illustration, website design, interactive art, textile design, and more.

Becoming Professional

Learn about building a resume, approaching galleries, organizing shows, coping with rejection, slides, publicity, marketing, taxes, and more.

Travel

Amazing travel workshops, including local day trips and international workshops in such locations as the Bahamas and Spain.

Visiting Artists

The Art League hosts special workshops, exhibits, and talks led by distinguished artists and arts experts throughout the year.

Give the gift of art!

A gift card can be used for any purchase at The Art League Gallery, School, or Store, including: classes & workshops, original art, artist membership, travel workshops, and art supplies.